WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Since 1890, Washington State University has inspired the next generation of problem solvers. WSU faculty inspire discovery and spark creativity among civic-minded students. Proud alumni become leaders with a singular goal: making the world a better place. Advances made by WSU scientists in health, clean energy, food production, economic opportunity, security raise quality of life worldwide.

WSU is one of just 115 U.S. colleges and universities—out of 4,600+ public and private institutions—named among doctoral universities with the “highest research activity” in the Carnegie Classification (2016). The faculty includes members of the National Academies USA’s highest honor for scientific researchers and many other honorees.

WSU offers 95 undergraduate majors, 86 minors, and more than 100 in-major specializations. There are nearly 150 graduate and professional degree programs. Research opportunities, fieldwork, internships, and in-depth labs inspire you to explore topics with passion and purpose.

Nestled amidst golden hills, Pullman is where people are friendly, experiences are epic, and fun is as big as the wide, blue sky. With magnificent landscapes, rolling wheat fields, surging waters, and distant mountains form the backdrop of life in and around Pullman, National Geographic once dubbed the region “a paradise called the Palouse”. From the crest of nearby Kamiak Butte a lush panorama stretches all the way to the horizon. Fill your senses with music, dance, art, and new ideas and see chart-topping entertainers. Find endless options for fun. It’s no wonder that Pullman stands among Washington’s Top 5 most exciting places to live.